SMEs plan pay and recruitment freezes as tax rises drive cost pressures – Premium Credit
Research found 26% planned to limit pay rises, while 19% said they would either not replace staff who leave or stop recruiting.
Rising costs and inflation remain top concerns for SMEs – Shawbrook
Almost eight in 10 (78%) of SMEs said they worried about inflation and the cost of living, an increase from 69% in 2024.
One in five UK professionals now working a second job, says Robert Walters
New research from Robert Walters finds 19% of UK professionals have a side hustle, with 30% considering one due to financial pressure and rising costs.
More than three-quarters of employees concerned about cost of living, report finds
According to the Britain at Work Report 2025, the impact of the cost-of-living squeeze is ongoing and continues to affect individuals and workplaces.
